Lesbian Pride Day (Dia do Orgulho Lésbico) is observed in Brazil every August 19, commemorating the anniversary of a significant protest that took place in 1983 at Ferro’s Bar in São Paulo, known for its lesbian clientele. The protest was organized by lesbian and feminist activists Rosely Roth and Miriam Martinho, along with the Feminist Lesbian Action Group (GALF), in response to a ban on their newspaper distribution at the bar. This event marked a pivotal moment in the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in Brazil, gaining extensive media coverage and ultimately leading to the lifting of the ban. Although Brazil has made substantial progress in LGBTQ+ rights since the end of military dictatorship in 1985, Lesbian Pride Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing discrimination faced by lesbian women, particularly those from marginalized groups. The day emphasizes the intersectionality of issues affecting Black lesbians, low-income lesbians, and transgender lesbian women, who often experience higher rates of violence and fewer opportunities in education and employment.